TN · Candidate
Clay Faircloth
INDCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: U.S. House · Tennessee's 4th District
Biography
Clay Faircloth is an independent candidate for Tennessee's 4th District. Ballotpedia lists his profession as pastor and social worker, and in a 2024 Candidate Connection survey he described himself as a counselor, pastor and community engagement influencer; he previously sought the Democratic nomination in the 6th District in 2022 and 2024.[1]
Clay Faircloth graduated from McGavock High School and earned a graduate degree from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2013.[1] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as pastor, work at a Nissan plant, and career coaching with Metro Nashville, and lists his profession as pastor and social worker.[1] In his 2024 Ballotpedia survey he described himself as a counselor, pastor and community engagement influencer.[1]
Faircloth appeared on the Democratic primary ballot for Tennessee's 6th District in 2022 and 2024, losing to Randal Cooper and Lore Bergman respectively.[1] In 2026 he is running as an independent in the 4th District.[1][2]
- 1.Clay Faircloth · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Congressional District 4 – U.S. House of Representatives · Tennessee Lookout voter guide · 2026-10-19 News report
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
